In the segment, filmed at a vigil in Rusholme, South Manchester on Wednesday, presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy interviewed members of the local Muslim community about their reactions to the bombing and the “backlash”.

During the nine-minute clip, Guru-Murthy asked the unidentified woman, who was wearing a T-shirt with the word “love” spelt out in guns and a hand grenade, for her “reactions and feelings”.

“We’re seeing a lot of people saying the community needs to do more, we need a crackdown, columnists in national newspapers are calling for internment, how does that make you feel?” the presenter asked.

“Firstly, it’s devastating to hear what has happened,” the woman said. “When I found out the news it was devastating. [But] I don’t need to prove anything, I’m a good Muslim, I know I’m a good Muslim, my friends, everyone who I interact with they know I’m a good Muslim.

“I’m not here to prove anything, but I’m here to say we need to stand together, stand united and help fight this, and as Manchester we are standing together. People are there to support each other and that’s what we’re here for, and we will tackle it together.”

Guru-Murthy asked: “What do you think the result of this will be though? Do you think the backlash, which appears to be starting in some places, will further radicalise young people here?”

The woman replied that the backlash had “already started”. “I don’t want to think that far,” she said. “I want to tackle it before anything happens, I want to help our community, the world, the globe, everywhere we can possibly help, but yes, Islamophobia will probably rise now, there have been attacks on Muslim women.”

Guru-Murthy then asked: “And what will be the effect of that on young Muslim men? I mean, won’t they feel further isolated?”

The woman replied: “What do you think? I mean, obviously hate with hate, people will retaliate obviously. There is a risk. It’s all about ignorance, all about awareness, we need to make sure people are aware of what Islam is really about, because that’s not what our Islam teaches us.”

Another man told the interviewer Muslims “are the ones who are collateral damage of this kind of attack”. “I don’t think the Muslim community can do any more than they are already doing,” he said.

“This is nothing that we have to be apologetic for. We have done nothing wrong. Individuals are responsible for their own actions. My message is be proud of who you are as a Muslim. It’s a gift that Allah bestowed upon you. It’s a mercy from him, use it wisely and be good with it, and don’t be afraid. If you get attacked with Islamophobia then you report it.

“Do not come to Muslims and say we need to do more. We’re doing everything we can. Muslim charities have already given money to the victims’ families.”

The clip quickly drew attention online, with Daily Mail columnist and LBC radio host Katie Hopkins describing it as a “terrifying reaction to slaughter of our children”. “No remorse, no condemnation, no sense the attack was wrong,” she tweeted.

The controversial commentator came to the attention of UK police earlier this week after a Twitter user reported her for “inciting racial hatred”.

“Western men,” Hopkins tweeted after the bombing on Monday night which killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert. “These are your wives. Your daughters. Your sons. Stand up. Rise up. Demand action. Do not carry on as normal. Cowed.”

A user going by the handle DarrenB wrote: “This is clearly inciting racial hatred and the police should be informed. You’ve had enough warnings. Perhaps a spell behind bars will help. @metpoliceuk please investigate.”

British police replied: “We can confirm a complaint has been received and the allegation will be reviewed and assessed by specialist officers.”